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Compare train, bus, and flight for Passau to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Passau to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 268 miles (432 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$109 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 41m Average total duration Fastest 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Passau to Budapest:
A bus is $64 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Passau to Budapest costing on average $109 (€87).
A bus is $250 (€200) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Passau to Budapest costing on average $295 (€236).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 2m.
Flight takes on average 11h 53m.
Travel optionsfrom Passau to Budapest
How to get from Passau to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Passau to Budapest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:10 AM10h00Passau, Hauptbahnhof6:10 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$491One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus8:10 AM10h00Passau, Hauptbahnhof6:10 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$491One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH168210:15 PM1h15Munich Airport11:30 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$4121One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 21+
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)10:29 AM5h29Passau Hbf3:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$1001One-way1 transfer
R 50 · R 51+
RJX 765+
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)9:36 AM6h22Passau Hbf3:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$1001One-way3 transfers
R 50+
IC 549+
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)8:40 AM7h18Passau Hbf3:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$1001One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:10 PM9h35Passau, Hauptbahnhof9:45 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$491One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:10 AM9h40Passau, Hauptbahnhof5:50 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$491One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:10 PM8h45Passau, Hauptbahnhof8:55 PMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér$561One-way1 transfer
LO356 · LO5357:00 AM5h00Munich Airport12:00 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$3681One-way1 transfer
LO354 · LO5337:40 PM13h25Munich Airport9:05 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$3681One-way1 transfer
LO352 · LO53310:00 AM23h05Munich Airport9:05 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$3681One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Passau to Budapest:
A bus is $64 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Passau to Budapest costing on average $109 (€87).
A bus is $250 (€200) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Passau to Budapest costing on average $295 (€236).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 2m.
Flight takes on average 11h 53m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Passau and Budapest as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Passau Hbf and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
- Buses mostly depart from Passau, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér.
- Travel with FlixBus, ÖBB-Postbus GmbH to go to Budapest by bus.
- Travel with RegioJet a.s., ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Budapest by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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